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</div><div><div>9589BR</div>
</div><div><div>Product Management &amp; Business Building
</div></div><div><p><b>WHAT YOU'LL DO</b></p>
<div>BCG recently launched the Silicon Valley Office and Digital Immersion Center (SVD), which brings together the complete spectrum of DigitalBCG competencies. One of the key priorities for SVD is to foster BCG’s connection with the Silicon Valley ecosystem. BCG is seeing a strong demand from global clients to get connected to the broader Silicon Valley ecosystem as part of their innovation and digital agenda. To serve this growing need, BCG launched the BCG NxTConnect program to help clients engage with the innovation ecosystem, and support SVD’s overall engagement with the Silicon Valley community. BCG signed exclusive partnerships with firms such as Silicon Foundry, Silicon Valley Bank and several top venture capitals firms in Silicon Valley to leverage their deep expertise and networks in the innovation ecosystem.<br/>
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The BCG NxTConnect program is aimed at connecting our clients to cutting-edge startups, leading companies and the innovation ecosystem through our partnerships, and complements our other digital offerings including DigitalBCG, B Capital and BCG Digital Ventures.<br/>
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BCG is looking for a Senior Manager to lead the BCG NxTConnect program and scale it to serve the growing demand from our clients globally. The manager will act as a key bridge between our global clients and the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The manager will lead all activities related to the BCG NxTConnect program in close collaboration with leaders in the Silicon Valley Office &amp; Digital Center. The manager will be responsible for engaging with BCG teams, clients and partner firms in Silicon Valley. As a key part of the role, the manager will make deep connections with players across the Silicon Valley ecosystem, and leverage the networks to drive successful outcomes for SVD, BCG NxtConnect and global clients.</div>
</div><div><p><b>YOU'RE GOOD AT</b></p>
<div><i>The responsibilities of the Program Manager will focus on three main dimensions:</i><br/>
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<b>Manage BCG NxTConnect program</b><ul><li>Coordinate programs to connect global clients to Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem of startups, technology companies, venture capital firms, incubators, and influencers</li><li>Manage requests from BCG teams seeking to engage with the program, and communicate with the teams to provide program details and engagement process</li><li>Evaluate requests from BCG teams to validate if they meet the defined qualification criteria to engage with the program</li><li>Act as an evangelist for the program, share program details and successes across various BCG forums and events. Create relevant content (e.g., publications, newsletter, videos, etc.) to share updates on program</li><li>Set up and manage dashboards and KPIs to track the performance and impact of programs</li><li>Collect feedback, act as the voice of the customer and improve program offerings</li><li>Manage internal operations such as weekly meetings, request trackers and dashboards</li></ul><b>
Support client engagements and innovation events</b><ul><li>Work closely with BCG client teams to plan and execute client engagements with Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem</li><li>Facilitate introductions and manage engagement between working teams at our Silicon Valley partner firms (e.g., Silicon Valley Bank, Silicon Foundry, partner VC firms, etc.) and BCG client teams</li><li>Coordinate with engagement teams to curate the right agenda for client engagements, and help shortlist the right ecosystem players (e.g., startups, etc.) and internal BCG experts to participate in the engagement</li><li>Manage logistics of client engagements including coordinating visits to the Silicon Valley office or ecosystem players in Silicon Valley</li><li>Assemble and develop content to support the client engagements and showcase program highlights and BCG capabilities in Digital and innovation ecosystem</li><li>Host portions of client visits, especially short primers and quick tours/visits</li><li>Help orchestrate BCG events on latest technology topics along with our Silicon Valley partner firms, craft agendas, manage invite lists and coordinate end-to-end experiences</li></ul><b>
Manage relationships with Silicon Valley partner firms</b><ul><li>Liaison with Silicon Valley partner firms (e.g., Silicon Valley Bank, Silicon Foundry, partner VC firms, etc.) to manage partnership and facilitate client engagements</li><li>Work closely with partner firms to introduce BCG client teams to initiate engagements, curate engagement options and agenda, and provide support throughout client engagement</li><li>Manage weekly meetings with partner firms to align on key priorities and progress on ongoing client engagements</li><li>Provide feedback to partner firms to help them improve their program and offerings, and better meet BCG and client needs</li><li>Help build relationships with Silicon Valley ecosystem, startups and VCs to expand visibility and footprint in the technology startup community</li></ul></div>
</div><div><p><b>YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS)</b></p>
<div><i>Experience &amp; Education:</i><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated high academic achievement, MBA or Advanced Degree a plus</li><li>5-7+ years of experience in business development, events and community relations, marketing, management consulting or venture capital type roles</li><li>Strong interest and knowledge of the technology/innovation ecosystem</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining relationships within Digital Industry</li><li>Consulting / professional services experience and BCG experience considered a plus</li></ul><i>
Key Competencies:</i><ul><li>High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience – ability to set and drive a strategic agenda</li><li>Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with all levels and key stakeholders</li><li>Strong client service orientation, achieved success with a caring and connective personality</li><li>Strong organizational skills with ability to plan, set goals, and manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast moving environment</li><li>Leadership presence and influence– engages audience and projects self-assurance</li><li>Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process</li><li>Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills - ability to use and reason with quantitative data and qualitative inputs to structure compelling arguments for action</li><li>Very high level of proficiency in Office tools – particularly PowerPoint &amp; Excel</li><li>Comfortable in both working in detail and understanding the big picture</li><li>Strong attention to detail - ability to provide quick turnaround and updates for multiple requests, while maintaining strong reputation of high quality work</li><li>Ability to perform effectively under pressure; consistent management of changing situations with tact, poise, and patience</li><li>Ability to develop strong internal and external working relationships</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul></div>
</div><div><p><b>YOU'LL WORK WITH</b></p>
<div>Our product managers and business builders work with our clients and colleagues in developing new digital ventures and products from planning to launch. We are a mix of business leaders, corporate strategists, and product specialists.</div>
</div><div><p><b>CITY</b></p>
<div>Silicon Valley
</div></div><div><p><b>COUNTRY</b></p>
<div>United States</div>
</div><div><p><b>YOU'LL BE TRAVELLING</b></p>
<div>Yes (20%)
</div></div><div><p><b>YOUR EMPLOYEE TYPE IS</b></p>
<div>Regular
</div></div><div><p><b>YOUR JOB TYPE IS</b></p>
<div>Full time</div>
</div><div><p><b>WHO WE ARE</b></p>
<div>BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world.<br/>
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BCG is building world-class capabilities that immerse digital and analytics capabilities throughout our organization under the umbrella of ‘DigitalBCG’. DigitalBCG is fundamental to the success of BCG and our clients as our robust digital and analytics capabilities grow. This is one of the priorities for BCG and encompasses our go-to-market offers across the digital &amp; analytics realm, built to enhance BCG’s global organization with dedicated infrastructure, executive management, distinctive marketing, and efficient operations.</div>
</div><div><p><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</b></p>
<div>Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.</div></div></div></body>
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